proximity

[ prok-sim-i-tee ]

noun

1. nearness in place, time, order, occurrence, or relation; closeness.

proximity

/ prɒkˈsɪmɪtɪ /

noun

1. nearness in space or time
2. nearness or closeness in a series

Other Words From

• non·prox·im·i·ty noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of proximity¹

First recorded in 1475–85; late Middle English; from Middle French proximité, from Latin proximitāt-, stem of proximitās “nearness, adjacent area, vicinity”

Word History and Origins

Origin of proximity¹

C15: from Latin proximitās closeness; see proximate

Example Sentences

"Our attieke will be a bit more yellow than some other regions due to the proximity of the sea," she said.

From BBC

The earthquake’s proximity to the California coast made it particularly urgent to begin evacuations, because if a tsunami formed, it could strike much quicker compared with a seismic event farther out at sea, he said.

From Los Angeles Times

Primary forest cover is the main predictor for bonobo occurrence, while proximity to villages negatively impacts their presence.

From Science Daily

I especially admire how the limestone-rich soil and proximity to the cool Pacific winds imparts layered minerality and vibrant acidity to the wine, creating a complex, refreshing profile with each sip.

From Salon

She believed Walleys Quarry’s proximity to people’s homes was another major factor in the amount of complaints that arose from its operation.

From BBC

Related Words

• closeness